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Need based scholarships are available by sending an email to copensacola17@gmail.combefore registering for the event.”

Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola

offers An Advent 4-Day Silent Retreat

withFr. Carl Arico

December 7-10, 2017

REGISTRATION IS FILLED. PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRAR, CAROL L LEWIS, TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT THERE ARE CANCELLATIONS. copensacola17@gmail.com

“Just as nature moves deep inside, we too are invited to turn inward during the blessed time of preparation for the Lord's coming.”

"Faith: An Advent Companion”, Contemplative Outreach

Solitude...Silence...Solidarity...Service...Simplicity

Gifts of the Christ Child: To Receive and to Give

We welcome the beloved Fr. Carl Arico to the Gulf coast where he will present teachings on the gifts of the Spirit, the daily-life Fruit of our Centering Prayer practice.This is a unique opportunity to sit at the feet of Fr. Carl, endearing, captivating and legendary in his wise, humorous and humble sharing. The retreat includes three periods of Centering Prayer each day. A balance of silence/presentation/prayer and practice will provide rhythm for these Advent days in this tranquill retreat setting.

Fr. Carl Arico is a founding member of Contemplative Outreach and a long-time friend of Father Thomas Keating. He is the author of A Taste of Silence and has traveled extensively in the US and internationally to present workshops and retreats.

~RETREAT SCHEDULE AND COST~

Amidst the lovely pines on Weeks Bay in Fairhope, AL, Camp Beckwith is an hour drive from Pensacola, Florida. Transportation to/from Camp Beckwith and Pensacola International Airport will be available. The four-day retreat begins Thursday, Dec 7, check-in 3-5 /dinner 6 PM and closes,Sunday, Dec 10 at 10 AM (Central Time Zone). The fee of $340 DOUBLE and and $390 SINGLE includes the retreat, eight meals and three nights lodging. Reservations are limited and will be taken in the order they are received.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Payment includes a non-refundable $70 deposit to confirm your room by Aug 4. A cancellation refund minus $70 will be given up to Oct. 22.

WAIT LIST: THE RETREAT CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED. PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRAR, CAROL L LEWIS, TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT THERE ARE CANCELLATIONS. copensacola17@gmail.com